Hog antirooter



Aug. 31 1926.

H Wm.

1,598,567 s. FALLINI HOG ANTIROOTER Filed Oct. 12, 1925 Patented Aug. 31, 1926.

UNITED STATES SANTINO FALLINI, OF NOVINGER, MISSOURI.

Hoe ANTIRoo'rER.

Application filed October 12', 1925. Serial No. 62,116.

like, and my object is to provide an exceptionally simple and inexpensive device of I this character, yet one which will be very provide stops 5 which limitthe extent toefiicient and may be quickly and easily applied.

lVith the foregoing in view, the invention resides in the novel subject matter hereinafter described and claimed, the description being supplemented by the accompanying drawing.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device as manufactured and placed on sale.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the manner in which the device is bent after it'is applied.

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the invention in use.

The drawing above briefly described discloses the preferred form of construction, and while such construction is hereinafter specifically described, it is tobe understood that variations may be made within the scope of the invention as claimed.

I take a single length of wire of appropriate size and bend it substantially upon itself at its central portion as indicated at 2, providing two substantially parallel arm portions 3. vided with pointed lower ends 4; andconstitute prongs adapted to be forced downwardly and forwardly through the upper front portion of a hogs snout. Between their ends, the arm portions 3are bent to which said portions may be passed through the hogs snout, and after said arm portions have been forced downwardly to the extent permitted bythese stops, the lower ends of said portions are bent to provide additional stops 6 which prevent withdrawal of the device from the hogs snout. The pointed ends of the wire are then cut off. The bend-, ing and'cutting operations may be r-eadlly.

These arm portions'are pro- The stops 6 may be cated' at 7, forming a hook which will engage fences or the like if the hog attempts to nose his way beneath the same. The stops 5 and 6, in addition to performing their functions as stops are of course brought into engagement with the earth if the hog attempts to root, and thus, such rooting is prevented.

The device is exceptionally simple and in expensive, may be .easilyand cheaply manu;v factured, and will be highly efiicient, as well as being quickly and easily attachable. On account of these good results obtainable from the construction shown, it is preferably followed. However, as above stated, varia tions may be made.

I claim:'

1. A hog anti-rooter comprising a length of wire bent to form substantially parallel arms and a loop, said arms being bent between their ends to form upper stops for engagement with the top of the hogssnout, a forwardly projectinghook on the'upper looped ends of said arms formed by outwardly bending said loop, the parts of said arms between said stops and said hook forming an elongated body portion ext ending upwardly along the-top of the hogs face, and lower stops formed on the lower ends of said arms.

2. A hog anti-rooter comprising a length of wire bent to form substantially parallel arms and a loop, said arms being bent midway between their ends to form ring-like upper stops disposed at right angles and transversely to the arms for flat engagement with the top of the hogs snout, a forwardly projecting hook on the upper looped ends of said arms formed by outwardly bending said loop, the parts of said arms between said stops and hook forming an elongated body portion adapted to extend upwardly along the top of the hogs face, and lower stops spacedbelow said upper stops and adapted to engage the front of-the hogs snout. I

3. A structure as specified in. claim 2; said lower stops being in the, shape of'rings formed by bending the lower ends of the arms and being disposed at right anglesto the arms and in parallel alignment with said upper stops for fiat engagement with the front end of the hogs snout.

4. A hog anti-rooter comprising an elongatedbody portion adapted to extend upwardly along the top ofthe hogs face an outwardly projecting hook on the upper end ,of said body'portion, an upper stop on the lower end of said body portion for engagement with the top of the hogs snout, a

' prong projecting downwai dly from said up per stop, the lower free end of said prong 10 heingadapted to be bent to form a lower. n'tithdrawal-preventing stop aftel passage of said"prong through the snoilt.

In testimony whereof I have herennfo affixed my signature.

SANTINO FALLINL 

